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Do I expect too much?
@arch2 - I swear it skips a generation.  Both my boys are like my mom. @russ69 - Appreciate the input.  I’m sorry but the engineer in me is curious what defines a nut?  Does a nut have to be able to move independently?  Does a helicoil count as a ... 
Do I expect too much?
@fuzztone - appreciate the advice. I’ll need to think about that with this unique mounting arrangement. Would hate to end up with red 271 drips on my cones.  
Super new to record players
Wondering if OP might have a MC (moving coil) cartridge that he is plugging into an MM (moving magnet) input on his pre-amp/integrated/receiver?  Wouldn’t that explain the low volume? 
How old are you?
58. First concert was Jethro Tull - I recall being significantly disappointed with my 2nd concert.  
Upgrades that met/exceeded your expectations and those that felt short
Exceeded: Switching from a Node2 DAC to Mytek Manhattan II DAC. Shockingly big difference in all aspects but then again price is ~10x. Exceeded: Switching from stock power chords to Silnote Poseidon GL Reference Power Cables throughout my system. ... 
Lu’s Jukebox
Glad there’s a few out there. My brother-in-law was actually her first manager way back in their Austin days. They’re still on good terms and I got to meet her several years ago because of that. The progression she has gone through and her willing... 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Margo TimmonsLucinda WilliamsKasey ChambersBonus selection - Best Newcomer / New to MeBonnie Bishop  
Upgrade DAC recommendation
In April I went from a node 2 to a Mytek Manhattan II DAC w/ network card. This produced an orders of magnitude increase is SQ. I was right where you are now feeling that the SQ from the node 2 was very satisfying but it seemed to me that I wasn’t... 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
I was pretty much in your exact same place last spring. I planned to spend $5-6k on a DAC to upgrade from my Node 2 (not 2i). I planned to use the Node as a streamer into the new DAC. Looked at a lot of different units (reviews, specs, etc but did... 
I was going to give my son a system, with brand new Solid Steel rack but he has AirPods???
My 2 boys are like Mickey B’s. Love two channel. My old stereo is split between them now and one day my main system will be as well.  I love that we have that in common though neither, at this point, is as afflicted as their father. Mainly I’m jus... 
Is easy to know when a non english speaker is writting?
My job has taken me all over the world but every meeting and conference I have ever attended has been held primarily in English. I have so much admiration for those that are operating in a technical field in a non-native language. I can’t really i... 
Wall mounting on studs
I have a similar set up though mine only uses 2 studs. I mounted it where the studs were and that forced my hand a little as they weren’t exactly where I was hoping thy would be but only by a couple inches. The one thing my audio dealer recommende... 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
AR14 speakers. Bought new in 1978 for $320. Still sound great today in my youngest son’s dorm room. This is their 3rd tour of duty at the University of TN.  
Bluesound installed DAC - music killer?
I had a Node 2 and was fairly happy with it for several years.  Certainly not like a sheet over my speakers. Make sure you are not blue-toothing to it. Even though I had my Node connected to Ethernet from the get go it took me a bit to realize tha... 
External DAC?
I recently upgraded from a Node 2 to a Mytek Manhattan. Originally planned to get the Manhattan w/o the network card and use the streamer in the Node but Mytek was adding in the network card for free (normally $1200). I played it both ways and fou...